Boothbay Harbor Region Event Calendar

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The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the initiation of The Boothbay Harbor Region Sculpture Trail, a year-round, public art exhibit.

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The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the initiation of The Boothbay Harbor Region Sculpture Trail, a year-round, public art exhibit. The Trail, located in the downtown corridor of the Harbor features 18 sculptures, all within walking distance from one another. The Trail is an engaging outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Trail maps with sculpture locations and sculptor contact information are available at the Chamber. For more information call the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at 207-633-2353.

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Maine Foodie Tours is thrilled to be showcasing the deliciously talented culinary scene of Boothbay Harbor! Join us on our NEWEST tour launching November, 2018 for the Gardens Aglow season and extending to 2019.

This tour introduces a mix of some of the areas oldest and newest locally-owned establishments while showcasing the culinary creativity that is alive and well! Bring your appetite for food, stories, and facts about the vibrantly local food economy offered year-round in the harbor.

Join our friendly, local tour guides and be introduced to 4-6 locally-owned businesses to explore and taste their delectable, native-to-Maine foods. Enjoy a lively walk to restaurants, a gourmet food and cheese shop, a cafe and more while you taste your way through town!

You’ll learn about the history of Boothbay and it’s harbor, the lobstering and fishing industries so alive and well, the award-wining acquaculture and sustainable practices, and the culinary events to enjoy throughout the season all on a beautiful, leisurely walk on the harbor.

Bring your appetite for food and knowledge as we guarantee to fill your mind and your stomach. This is a great way to jump start your visit to Boothbay as we will recommend all sorts of activities and dining to enjoy.

When: Tours offered November & December , several days/week and by special request for groups of 8 or more

How long: 2-2.5 hours

What’s included: All food and beverages, tips to servers and your local tour guide.

Who: All ages are welcome

Capacity: 14 people per tour

What to wear: Comfortable and Maine weather appropriate clothing and shoes

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On Saturdays and Sundays, December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 the Boothbay Railway Village will be running the “North Pole Express!” Departures will be at 11, 12, 1,

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On Saturdays and Sundays, December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 the Boothbay Railway Village will be running the “North Pole Express!” Departures will be at 11, 12, 1, 2, & 3 each day plus a trip at 4 on Sundays only. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment or long waits. Advance sales are open to Museum Members (call the Museum to verify your membership is current and get the access code!), general public on October 1, 2018.

Start your trip inside historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa by warmth of the wood stove.

Train conductors will call “All Aboard” and everyone, young and old, will board the train to the North Pole. Settle into a comfortable seat in the steam-heated passenger car as you enjoy the winter wonderland of forest frosted with white snow (weather permitting, of course.)

A limited number of First Class seats are available on each train. First class ticket holders will enjoy the Victorian splendor of the restored Franklin & Megantic Coach No. 2. The coach was originally built in 1903 and it embodies the typical travel of the era with its plush walkover seats and mahogany interior. Guests in First Class will also receive a keepsake for their family.

The train will carry you through the Village and arrive at the North Pole (Thorndike Station) where a special guest wearing a red suit with a jolly belly will jump aboard to greet you! Yes, Santa himself will attend!

After meeting the “big guy” in person the train will whisk you back to the station where you will be invited to join us in the Spruce Point Chapel for a storybook reading. Then passengers head to the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall for more festivities. Inside guests will be treated to hot chocolate and homemade cookies while enjoying the G-scale model of the Museum’s own locomotive and a holiday themed layout under the Village’s Christmas tree. Children will also be invited to make a vintage-inspired holiday ornament to take home.

Weather permitting, the exhibits on the Museum’s lower campus will be open for exploring. Be sure to check out the vintage holiday display inside Harrington House which will be decked out in 1940s style. The grounds and activities will be open from 10:30 am – 4 pm on Saturdays, and until 5 pm on Sundays. Activities may be enjoyed before or after your train ride.

Standard tickets are $18, First Class $23 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket only on Standard tickets, sorry no discounts on First Class. Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap. No car seats or strollers are permitted on the trains.

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As winter settles in the community is invited to come together for the final event of the 2018 Opera House season. The Opera House really shines during the holiday season

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As winter settles in the community is invited to come together for the final event of the 2018 Opera House season. The Opera House really shines during the holiday season and on this night it sparkles more brightly than any other. Please bring a plate and utensils for yourself, in addition to a hot main or side dish, salad or dessert for all to share. The Opera House bar will have beverages available, please do not bring your own. Following dinner Kevin Kiley will head to the piano, along with a troupe of vocalists including John Adams, Devon Dukes and Tommy Waltz to help sing in the season. A wonderful community tradition. If not available to join in the potluck, plan to stop by for the music beginning after dinner at approximately 6:30 PM. Free, donations welcome.

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On Saturdays and Sundays, December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 the Boothbay Railway Village will be running the “North Pole Express!” Departures will be at 11, 12, 1,

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On Saturdays and Sundays, December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 the Boothbay Railway Village will be running the “North Pole Express!” Departures will be at 11, 12, 1, 2, & 3 each day. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment or long waits. Advance sales will open to Museum Members on September 1, general public on October 1, 2018.

Start your trip inside historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa by warmth of the wood stove.

Train conductors will call “All Aboard” and everyone, young and old, will board the train to the North Pole. Settle into a comfortable seat in the steam-heated passenger car as you enjoy the winter wonderland of forest frosted with white snow (weather permitting, of course.)

If you’d like, upgrade your ticket to First Class and enjoy the Victorian splendor of the restored Franklin & Megantic Coach No. 2. The coach was originally built in 1903 and it embodies the typical travel of the era with its plush walkover seats and mahogany interior. Guests in First Class will also receive a keepsake for their family.

The train will carry you through the Village and arrive at the North Pole (Thorndike Station) where a special guest wearing a red suit with a jolly belly will jump aboard to greet you! Yes, Santa himself will attend!

After meeting the “big guy” in person the train will whisk you back to the station where you will be invited to join us in the Spruce Point Chapel for a storybook reading. Then passengers head to the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall for more festivities. Inside guests will be treated to hot chocolate and homemade cookies while enjoying the G-scale model of the Museum’s own locomotive and a holiday themed layout under the Village’s Christmas tree. Children will also be invited to make a vintage-inspired holiday ornament to take home.

Weather permitting the exhibits on the Museum’s lower campus will be open for exploring. Check out the vintage holiday display inside Harrington House. The grounds and activities will be open from 10:30 am – 4 pm. Activities may be enjoyed before or after your train ride.

Standard tickets are $18, First Class $23 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket only on Standard tickets, sorry no discounts on First Class. Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap. No car seats or strollers are permitted on the trains.

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Step back to a simpler time when the soft glow of candles and lanterns lit the villages and towns all along the coast of Maine at the holidays. A coal

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Step back to a simpler time when the soft glow of candles and lanterns lit the villages and towns all along the coast of Maine at the holidays. A coal fire will be burning in the stove inside Freeport Station when you arrive and traditional treats will be served including mulled cider, spiked eggnog, roasted chestnuts, and more.

See the Museum’s Village simply illuminated and dressed in fresh garlands and greens while traveling aboard a steam-heated vintage coach lit with the warm glow of oil lamps and lanterns. Merry makers wander through the lower campus exhibits including Harrington House which will be decked out in 1940s style including a Lionel train operating beneath the home’s tree loaded with Shiny Bright ornaments, tinsel and Noma bubble lights. The 1847 Boothbay Town Hall will also be open for guests to view our model railroad and Christmas village display. For 2018, our Antique Auto Exhibit will also be a featured stop on the cocktail tour. A bonfire will provide a warming station while you wait for a Model T ride as well.

Your evening includes refreshments, a 15-minute steam train ride, a short Model T ride (weather permitting) and visits to the Museum exhibits. The evening works like a progressive cocktail party as you follow a guide to the locations where you can explore our exhibits and enjoy pairings of vintage cocktails and tastings.

If you’d like, upgrade your ticket to First Class and enjoy the Victorian splendor of the restored Franklin & Megantic Coach No. 2. The coach was originally built in 1903 and it embodies the typical travel of the era with its plush walkover seats and mahogany interior.

Choice of Saturday, December 8, 15, or 22. The exhibits and tastings will be open from 5 pm – 8 pm. Train departures will be scheduled for 5:30, 6 and 6:30 pm.

Tickets will go on sale to Museum Members on September 1, public sale will open on October 1, 2018.

FAQs

Can we bring our dogs?
Although the Museum is very pet-friendly the rest of the year this is one event where we suggest that your four-legged family members stay home.

What is your cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-refundable. If you do not show up on the date and time of your ticket we will automatically issue you a voucher for an equivalent number of visitors to come to the Museum during our regular operating season from late May – October of 2019. If you know in advance that you cannot attend, you may call the Museum at 207-633-4727 between 10 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday to request an alternate date or time. We will do our best to accommodate your request based on availability. No changes can be made through Instant Seats or after 4 pm on the Friday before your ticketed time. If we are not able to reticket you, a voucher for an equivalent number of visitors to come to the Museum during our regular operating season from late May – October of 2019 will be issued.

Is seating assigned or general admission?
Candlelight & Cocktails tickets are sold in two classes, Standard or First Class. If you are meeting friends/family at the Museum, be sure you purchase your tickets in the same class and simply board together. Your specific seats are not assigned. Seats within each class are first come, first served.

How long should we plan on staying?
The train ride is only one part of a Candlelight & Cocktails experience. It lasts approximately 15 minutes but we recommend allowing 1 hour or more to enjoy the included refreshments and to see the exhibits. Passengers should arrive and be ready to board the train at least 15 minutes prior to your ticketed departure time. The train leaves right on time.

Weather Cancellations
Trains operate during all weather conditions, but we reserve the right to postpone or cancel any train ride in extreme situations. Should that happen, cancellation information will be available on the Instant Seats website, on the Boothbay Railway Village website and Facebook page, and we will send an e-blast to all affected ticket holders. If the Boothbay Railway Village cancels a train, ticket-holders will receive a full refund or may request reticketing for different date or time, based on availability. Please note that processing & handling fees are not returnable.